Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics and Semiconductors
The Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics and Semiconductors offers an entry point for engineers and technology professionals to obtain critical skills and expertise in an essential industry. Select from a variety of courses in semiconductor materials, advanced semiconductor device design and modeling, integrated circuit and system design, and advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration.
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Overview
Advance your engineering career
The 100% online Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics and Semiconductors (MESC) offers an entry point for engineers and technology professionals to obtain critical skills and expertise in an essential industry in less time than a traditional master’s degree. This flexible program allows students to balance their education with professional and personal commitments while gaining industry-relevant expertise. Students can select from a variety of courses within the focus areas of circuit design, devices and manufacturing, and system design.
Learn from the world-renowned faculty of Purdue’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering which is the home of the #1 ranked online Master’s in Electrical Engineering (U.S. News & World Report, 2025). With a focus on real-world applications, this certificate provides stackable skills that can be utilized immediately in the workplace or applied toward Purdue’s online Master’s in Microelectronics and Semiconductors, helping you to stay competitive in an evolving industry.
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Program Specifics
More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website.
Required Courses – 3 credits
Choose 1 of the following courses:
- ECE 55900 – MOS VLSI Design (3 credits)
- ECE 60600 – Solid State Devices I (3 credits)
OR Take all three of the following courses:
- ECE 59500 – Semiconductor Fundamentals (1 credit)
- ECE 50631- Fundamentals of Current Flow (1 credit)
- ECE 59500 – Fundamentals of Transistors (1 credit)
Electives – 6 credits
Choose any from the Electives List provided on the website. More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website.
A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s 100% online graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.
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